And they’re not the only religious devotees with interesting practices or unusual habits (excuse the pun). From lactose-loving nuns to beer-brewing Belgian monks, here are a few of the world’s ...

“Religious sisters are vilified; a harsh hard-faced nun, dressed in traditional habit, has become the standard media image of all nuns. It is false and unjust.” They underlined that they were ...

The Nun Run has welcomed thousands to La Reina High. This year, there will be none. Instead, protesters plan to be out to ...

It's awesome.'' From sharing flip phones to wearing habits, nuns choose a radical life The Franciscan Sisters, T.O.R, were founded in 1988 — newer than many religious communities. Others ...

Less than 1% of nuns in the ... of Women Religious. The order’s patron saint, Francis of Assisi, led a life of poverty. In emulation, the sisters dress in modest habits consisting of a long ...